I couldn't agree more. I haven't "self-promoted", or "attentioned whored", since the Off-Road Advenures thing. Everyone else keeps doing it for me. I have been lying back and reading all of the over me and my rig for some time now.

In the beginning, I thought it was ok to talk about the rig, and the sponsors, etc, etc. But after a few people started in on me for doing so, I suddenly became a big douche, and an attention whore, etc. etc.

So the question for me is, who really blew me out of proportion? Me, or the select few on this site who have made it their life's passion to try and continue the for their own personal entertainment?

Yes, I was once very excited about my rig, and yes I talked about it all the time. I was proud of it, and I wanted to share it with the world. Did I go about in a way that might have offended some people. Obviously. Was it intentional? No. Look at all of the other people out there who brag about their rigs. I'm not saying it is right. And obviously my past has a lot to do with the situation. But it is the past. Move on for crying out loud.

I am trying to post in a manner to be positive. I am not bashing anyone, or trying to be malicious, or a "douche". I just want to move forward, and try to get passed all of this B.S..

Once again someone who doesn't know what they are talking about. Did you build it the first time? Are you affiliated with the shop who did? Did you buy the parts on my invoice? Please quit jumping on the band wagon acting like you know what is going on with something you know very little about. You weren't there.

You are right about one thing. The steering did fail. The drag link fell off. But it DID NOT have full hydro, at the time, it only had hydro assist. It does how ever have full hydro now.

You always humor me in the ways you like to twist the story.

I guess to clear things up I should scan and post the detailed warning you signed off to stating your vehicle was in no condition to be leaving as it was no where near done, it was not safe to drive any where and was supposed to be brought back after you went and showed it off at the mounds on the trailer.
Your funny--the steering just fell off
Fact is I took you to court, you never initiated any type of legal action as you knew you where in the wrong and just trying to save face.

Have a great evening, and try not to kill someone the next time you drive something you shouldn't be.

I guess to clear things up I should scan and post the detailed warning you signed off to stating your vehicle was in no condition to be leaving as it was no where near done, it was not safe to drive any where and was supposed to be brought back after you went and showed it off at the mounds on the trailer.
Your funny--the steering just fell off
Fact is I took you to court, you never initiated any type of legal action as you knew you where in the wrong and just trying to save face.

Have a great evening, and try not to kill someone the next time you drive something you shouldn't be.

I guess to clear things up I should scan and post the detailed warning you signed off to stating your vehicle was in no condition to be leaving as it was no where near done, it was not safe to drive any where and was supposed to be brought back after you went and showed it off at the mounds on the trailer.
Your funny--the steering just fell off
Fact is I took you to court, you never initiated any type of legal action as you knew you where in the wrong and just trying to save face.

Have a great evening, and try not to kill someone the next time you drive something you shouldn't be.

if I was a shop owner I WOULD NOT let a vehicle leave under ANY circumstance even if there was a signed warning, that's just asking for trouble no matter how you look at it. And if it left under warning then wouldn't it be just as unsafe off the road as it is on the road? Now this is just an opinion but I think a lot of fingers are being pointed at the man who was not the mechanic. Now on the other hand this is really a great build being done by a talented group of guys up at 2tm and I think that this thread should re-focus on that instead of what's in the past.

if I was a shop owner I WOULD NOT let a vehicle leave under ANY circumstance even if there was a signed warning, that's just asking for trouble no matter how you look at it. And if it left under warning then wouldn't it be just as unsafe off the road as it is on the road? Now this is just an opinion but I think a lot of fingers are being pointed at the man who was not the mechanic. Now on the other hand this is really a great build being done by a talented group of guys up at 2tm and I think that this thread should re-focus on that instead of what's in the past.

legally you cannot hold a customers vehicle hostage if the current bill is paid.
even if its not finished or safe. its their property and they have every right to take it if the bill is paid.

I couldn't agree more. I haven't "self-promoted", or "attentioned whored", since the Off-Road Advenures thing. Everyone else keeps doing it for me. I have been lying back and reading all of the over me and my rig for some time now.

In the beginning, I thought it was ok to talk about the rig, and the sponsors, etc, etc. But after a few people started in on me for doing so, I suddenly became a big douche, and an attention whore, etc. etc.

So the question for me is, who really blew me out of proportion? Me, or the select few on this site who have made it their life's passion to try and continue the for their own personal entertainment?

Yes, I was once very excited about my rig, and yes I talked about it all the time. I was proud of it, and I wanted to share it with the world. Did I go about in a way that might have offended some people. Obviously. Was it intentional? No. Look at all of the other people out there who brag about their rigs. I'm not saying it is right. And obviously my past has a lot to do with the situation. But it is the past. Move on for crying out loud.

I am trying to post in a manner to be positive. I am not bashing anyone, or trying to be malicious, or a "douche". I just want to move forward, and try to get passed all of this B.S..

this is the best post i have ever seen you made. keep the positive attitude and im sure things all will be good eventually but you can never please everyone.

I couldn't agree more. I haven't "self-promoted", or "attentioned whored", since the Off-Road Advenures thing. Everyone else keeps doing it for me. I have been lying back and reading all of the over me and my rig for some time now.

In the beginning, I thought it was ok to talk about the rig, and the sponsors, etc, etc. But after a few people started in on me for doing so, I suddenly became a big douche, and an attention whore, etc. etc.

So the question for me is, who really blew me out of proportion? Me, or the select few on this site who have made it their life's passion to try and continue the for their own personal entertainment?

Yes, I was once very excited about my rig, and yes I talked about it all the time. I was proud of it, and I wanted to share it with the world. Did I go about in a way that might have offended some people. Obviously. Was it intentional? No. Look at all of the other people out there who brag about their rigs. I'm not saying it is right. And obviously my past has a lot to do with the situation. But it is the past. Move on for crying out loud.

I am trying to post in a manner to be positive. I am not bashing anyone, or trying to be malicious, or a "douche". I just want to move forward, and try to get passed all of this B.S..

this is the best post i have ever seen you make. keep the positive attitude and im sure things all will be good eventually but you can never please everyone.